Be friends with vitamins, fetch supplement in return!!

 

Let’s pick up some vitamins and will discuss:

1 Contribution

2 Deficiency

3: Source

VITAMIN A

It is Fat-soluble for normal growth and development, normal night vision, anti-infective.

Deficiency leads to Delayed growth, Night blindness, dry skin, dry eyes, infertility and trouble conceiving, throat and chest infections, poor wound healing, acne and breakouts.

Source: Milk, egg, apricot, carrot, spinach, butter and sweet potato etc.

VITAMIN B

Water-soluble for proper carbohydrates, metabolism, nervous system.

Deficiency leads to Pale or Jaundiced Skin, weakness and fatigue, Sensation   Of pins and needles,  Glossitis and Mouth Ulcers, breathlessness and Dizziness,  mood changes and high temperature etc.

Source: Tuna Fish, potato, banana and Whole grain cereals etc.

VITAMIN C

Water-soluble for healthy growth, good gums & teeth, sound blood vessels, rapid healing, resistance against flu and cold.

Deficiency leads to Bumpy Skin, swollen gums, damaged skin, easy bruising, slowly healing wounds, swollen joints, Weak bones and poor immunity etc.

Source: Guava, tomato, orange, grapes, papaya, lemon, broccoli, lychee and mango etc.

VITAMIN D

Fat-soluble for proper utilization of calcium & phosphorus, the formation of bones and teeth.

Deficiency leads to Rickets, fatigue and tiredness, bone and back pain, depression, impaired wound healing, bone loss, hair loss, muscle pain.

Sources: Sunlight, COD liver oil, caviar, salmon, tuna, mushrooms, raw milk and eggs etc.

VITAMIN E

Fat-soluble and it is vital to a functioning immune system. It is an antioxidant, helps cells fight off infection, enables good eyesight.

Deficiency leads to nerve and muscle damage, loss of body movement control, muscle weakness and vision problem, weakens the immune system.

 Source: Corn oil, soya beans, eggs, nuts, sunflower seeds and oil, milk and green vegetables etc.

VITAMIN K

Fat-Soluble for Normal blood, coagulation, liver functioning.

Deficiency leads to poor bone development, osteoporosis and increased cardiovascular disease.

Source: Fish oil, beans, soya beans, meat, strawberries, eggs, broccoli, Asparagus and spinach etc.

 

NUTSHELL: These vitamins are essential for a fully functioning metabolism. As stated above each vitamin has its own importance. Can we think of giving up on them knowing the consequence?. Of course  NOT !!. Be it weight loss or weight gain, one should have a proper intake of vitamins.

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